Tax swap plan in South Carolina faces scrutiny
Supporters tout trading a sales tax rise for property tax cuts though critics warn timing and broader tax changes dilute the benefit. The proposal ties to car tax relief and food tax cessation, competing with Gov. Beasley backed plan and a House budget promising millions to ease property taxes for homeowners.
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Columbia
Hugh Leatherman
D-Florence
House
Senate
David Beasley
Beasley
Leatherman
Ecologists Debate Biodiversity Coverage And Policy Impact
Ecologists discuss biodiversity in media coverage and policy, criticizing the Contract With America for environmental rollback. Dr. Odum warns of neglecting ecology in politics while Dr. Pulliam outlines the National Biological Service role. Panelists define biodiversity, stress informing the public and ethical wildlife management. Field trips to SRS conclude the day.
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Ron Pulliam
National Biological Service
Pulliam
NBS
U.S. Department of Interior
Whit Gibbons
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Ron Carroll
Institute of Ecology
Schooling Starts Late Under Rules Change
State law now requires children to be 5 by September 1 to enter public kindergarten, delaying entry for many 5 year olds born between September and November. Officials say the change aims to ensure readiness, though some families face an extra year in kindergarten.
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Columbia
Robert
Shelly Kriegshaber
Elyse
Jan Seldin
David
Seldin
Aiken Trials Opens Triple Crown Horse Racing Weekend
Training In Aiken beats Winters Ken Trials this Saturday as the first of three weekend events in the Aiken Triple Crown. Gates open at 10 30 a m post time 2 p m general admission 6 in advance 8 day of race parking 5 in advance 10 day of race tickets at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Aiken
Two Notch Road
Greater Aiken
Aiken Mile
Banks Mill Road
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